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Photo: MSchlauch, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Discover the incredible cultural diversity, breathtaking landscapes, and fascinating history of Papua New Guinea in this general-knowledge challenge!
Island Curious 0–4 · Pathway Explorer 5–8 · True Wantok 9–10
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Port Moresby, situated on the Gulf of Papua, became the country's capital upon independence in 1975. Interestingly, it is not connected by road to most other major towns in the country, meaning travelers must fly or take a boat to reach it from other regions.
Photo: MSchlauch, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Following World War I, Australia was tasked with administering the former German New Guinea alongside the Territory of Papua. The two territories were formally combined after World War II and remained under Australian administration until peaceful independence was achieved.
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Sweet potato, locally known as "kaukau," is the most important staple crop in the Papua New Guinea highlands. Introduced centuries ago, it transformed highland society by supporting larger populations and pig husbandry due to its high yield in cool mountain climates.
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The Raggiana bird-of-paradise is the national bird of Papua New Guinea. The males are famous for their spectacular courtship displays, featuring vibrant orange and yellow flank plumes, which they show off to attract females high in the forest canopy.
Photo: JJ Harrison, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Standing at 4,509 meters (14,793 feet), Mount Wilhelm is the tallest peak in Papua New Guinea. It is part of the Bismarck Range and is popular with climbers because it does not require technical mountaineering skills, though snow can occasionally fall near its summit.
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The Kokoda Track is a rugged single-file foot trail that crosses the Owen Stanley Range. During 1942, it was the scene of fierce fighting between Australian and Japanese forces. Today, thousands of hikers challenge themselves on its steep, muddy terrain each year.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Tree-kangaroos live in the rainforests of New Guinea and far north-east Australia. On the ground they hop awkwardly at walking pace, but up in the trees they are bold climbers, and they can jump down from about 18 metres without getting hurt.
Photo: Fred Hsu, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Goroka Show is held every September around the country's Independence Day. More than a hundred different tribes gather to perform traditional dances, songs, and rituals in a colorful display called a "sing-sing," fostering peace and cultural pride.
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Papua New Guinea is home to roughly 840 distinct languages, representing about twelve percent of the world's total. This incredible diversity arose due to the country's rugged mountainous terrain and deep valleys, which historically kept different tribal communities isolated from one another.
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The Papua New Guinean Kina was introduced in 1975 to replace the Australian dollar. The word "kina" is derived from the Kuanua language of the Tolai people, referring to a type of valuable pearl shell traditionally used for trading in the Highlands.
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